Niagara Salivary Hormone Testing:

Salivary hormone testing is a very useful test for uncovering hormone imbalances. Steroid hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol and DHEA all play a vital role in maintaining our good health. As we age, various hormones levels change and fluctuate which can result in hormonal imbalances. Uncovering the exact hormonal imbalance is can assist in determining an appropriate treatment plan. Saliva collection is painless and extremely convenient allowing for multiple collections during the day, which helps to determine hormone variations in a 24 hour period.

The conventional approach to testing hormones is to test blood hormones. This approach tests hormones levels that have not yet been delivered to tissues. Testing salivary hormones looks at hormones that have passed into the saliva from the cell membranes of the salivary gland. This means that salivary hormones look at hormones that have been delivered to tissues and have acted on the tissue giving us an accurate measurement of hormone activity within the body. Various hormone panels are available. Please speak to your Naturopathic Doctor to determine which one is right for you.

Rocky Mountain AnalyticalAllergy & Intolerance Testing is available through Rocky Mountain Analytical (RMA). RMA is an accredited medical laboratory located in Calgary, Alberta and is overseen by College of Physicians and Surgeons. Source: 2013 Rocky Mountain Analytical, rmalab.com